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Peer reviewedCorbin, Roberta A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Traces the development of national computer networks and discusses the need for the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Topics discussed include ARAPNET, Internet, BITNET, NSFNET, the role of the government, legislative status, the Coalition for Networked Information, policy issues, technological requirements, and libraries and NREN.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Financial Support
Peer reviewedTaylor, Mary K. – Information Technology and Libraries, 2000
Summarizes results of a survey of ARL (Association of Research Libraries) webmasters that investigated aspects of their roles and job tasks. Discusses their education; job responsibilities; job satisfactions and dissatisfactions; and their opinions about Web committees and the role of librarians in Web site development. Offers suggestions for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Job Analysis, Job Satisfaction
Peer reviewedEdwards, Heather M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1999
Describes GAELIC (Gauteng and Environs Library Consortium), the largest academic library consortium in South Africa. Formed in response to conditions in higher education and the need to become more cost effective, GAELIC is working to overcome the effects of the previous government's discriminatory approach through resource sharing and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Consortia, Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedAndrew, Paige G; Musser, Linda R. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1997
This case study of the collaborative design of an earth science World Wide Web page at Pennsylvania State University highlights the role of librarians. Discusses the original Web site and links, planning, the intended audience, and redesign and recommended changes; and considers the potential contributions of librarians. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audience Awareness, Case Studies, Cooperative Planning
Peer reviewedJantz, Ronald – Information Technology and Libraries, 2001
Analyzes the implications of electronic book technology (e-books) on academic libraries. Discusses new business models for publishers, including self-publishing, Internet publishing, and partnerships with libraries as publishers; impact on library services, including cataloging, circulation, and digital preservation; user benefits; standards;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Electronic Publishing
Peer reviewedScheid, Barbara L.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
Includes seven articles that report on the 1991 library director's conference sponsored by VTLS Inc. Highlights include linking multimedia digital libraries; NREN (National Research and Education Network) and CNI (Coalition for Networked Information); the role of NCLIS (National Commission on Libraries and Information Sciences): library…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Conferences, Copyrights, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedScepanski, Jordan M.; von Wahlde, Barbara – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Describes CETUS (Consortium for Educational Technology for University Systems), a partnership among the libraries of California State University, City University of New York, and State University of New York. Topics include changing roles of library staffs, ownership and fair use of copyrights, acquisition and access, and distance learning. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Consortia, Distance Education
Peer reviewedDai, Longji; Chen, Ling; Zhang, Hongyang – Information Technology and Libraries, 2000
Describes CALIS (China Academic Library and Information System), a nationwide academic library consortium funded primarily by the Chinese government to serve multiple resource-sharing functions among the participating libraries, including online searching, interlibrary loan, document delivery, and coordinated purchasing and cataloging, by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Consortia, Document Delivery
